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So you start with one of these, a 27" 6mm Bartlein 2b at 3 pounds, 11 ounces:

(I can't confirm the accuracy of this weight)

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Then have it spiral fluted, which trims it back to 3 pounds, 8.6 ounces:

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Send it off for chambering, threading, & crowning, and it comes backing looking somewhat like this:


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Trimming 3/4" off the shank, cut & crown at a finish length of 22", and chambered in 6x47 Lapua.

Brings it in at a fighting weight of 2 pounds, 13.4 ounces.

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Looks great aalf, will be another really nice rifle. Trimming the shank on a barrel is a great way to shave off some weight, and if not a big magnum have never understood the need for a uber long shank in a rifle??


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Very nice aalf! Who fluted it?

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Originally Posted by Oregonmuley
Looks great aalf, will be another really nice rifle. Trimming the shank on a barrel is a great way to shave off some weight, and if not a big magnum have never understood the need for a uber long shank in a rifle??

Thanks.....

I most always take at least 3/4" off the shanks, some for weight savings, always for looks.

I bought a used McM one time that was inletted for a long shank, so had it chambered to best fit the inlet. I hated it so bad, I sold the stock, and had the barrel cut & rechambered "properly", and bolted in a new stock.....mo better.

I also despise the hard line at the shank to the start of the taper. I have the smith blend it to make it disappear.

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Originally Posted by 805
Very nice aalf! Who fluted it?

Bugholes had the blank in stock, and with shipping times, costs, and issues out there now days, it made more sense to buy it and have them flute it too.

I ordered on a Tuesday, and it was fluted and shipped on Thursday, in my hands on Tuesday.

That's why I said I couldn't confirm the original weight. I asked them to weight it before fluting, as I was curious about the weight loss, so not sure of the accuracy of their scale. I thought 3-11 was kinda porky for the blank, but it ended up finished under 3 pounds, which was my goal.

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Originally Posted by aalf
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Very nice aalf! Who fluted it?

Bugholes had the blank in stock, and with shipping times, costs, and issues out there now days, it made more sense to buy it and have them flute it too.

I ordered on a Tuesday, and it was fluted and shipped on Thursday, in my hands on Tuesday.

That's why I said I couldn't confirm the original weight. I asked them to weight it before fluting, as I was curious about the weight loss, so not sure of the accuracy of their scale. I thought 3-11 was kinda porky for the blank, but it ended up finished under 3 pounds, which was my goal.


Makes sense. I figured that fluting might have taken a little more weight than that but it’s also just a 2b and those flutes don’t look to big. Under 3lbs is a nice weight.

What stock for this build?

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Originally Posted by aalf

So you start with one of these, a 27" 6mm Bartlein 2b at 3 pounds, 11 ounces:

(I can't confirm the accuracy of this weight)

[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]


Then have it spiral fluted, which trims it back to 3 pounds, 8.6 ounces:

[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]


Send it off for chambering, threading, & crowning, and it comes backing looking somewhat like this:


[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]


Trimming 3/4" off the shank, cut & crown at a finish length of 22", and chambered in 6x47 Lapua.

Brings it in at a fighting weight of 2 pounds, 13.4 ounces.




Aalf, the question, then, is:

Does it Wanna Rock?!?


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Originally Posted by 805
Makes sense. I figured that fluting might have taken a little more weight than that but it’s also just a 2b and those flutes don’t look to big. Under 3lbs is a nice weight.

I specified start and stop points, they went as deep as they could.

A little over 50 bucks an ounce doesn't seem to be very cost effective....... crazy

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Originally Posted by HuntnShoot
Does it Wanna Rock?!?

It rocks quite well, thank you...... wink

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Originally Posted by 805
What stock for this build?

Stock is a new Manners I picked up off a member here, an EH2 in scorched earth.

Weighs in at 28.8 ounces with pillars installed, no bedding.


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Pile-O-Parts.....

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Things sure seem to work out well when you start from the start. What are the specs on the reamer the smith used?


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Really cool barrel. I personally am over fluting anymore barrels, but I still appreciate the way they look.


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Originally Posted by HuntnShoot
Things sure seem to work out well when you start from the start. What are the specs on the reamer the smith used?

Agreed.......

I own the reamer, it's a .272" neck, .100" freebore.

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Originally Posted by deerhunter5555
Really cool barrel. I personally am over fluting anymore barrels, but I still appreciate the way they look.

At one point, I never cared for the spiral fluted barrels. Got a deal on one last year, and they've grown on me since.

Doubt I'll do another though......

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Dang you sure know how to piece one together.
I like it


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I have a shotgun so I have no need for a 30-06.....
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Originally Posted by aalf

Pile-O-Parts.....

[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]


Giddy...I love this part.


😎


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Originally Posted by aalf

Pile-O-Parts.....

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Love that stock!


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Dang you sure know how to piece one together.I like it

Thanks John, I get a kick out of the scheming & dreaming part.

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Pile-O-Parts.....
[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]

Giddy...I love this part.😎

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